Use our search tool for information about the Inquiry. You can sort by 'News', 'Press release', 'Newsletters'. You can also 'Keyword search' by month and year.
News list
Press Release GRO hearing - Chair's decision
ViewThe Psychology of individuals who abuse children - Roundtable 1 Findings - Press Release
Lady Smith, Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) has today Wednesday 13 July published her findings following a roundtable event that examined ‘The Psychology of Individuals Who Abuse Children’.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Commencement of Phase 8
Later this year the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry will begin its public hearings in relation to Phase 8 of its investigations: “The abuse of children in residential accommodation for young offenders and children, and young persons in need of care and protection”
Hearing in relation to potential disapplication of the Chair’s general restriction order - Press Release
Lady Smith has received two applications for her General Restriction Order (“GRO”) to be disapplied in relation to the identity of a named individual. You can download the GRO below.
Updated SCAI statement on the Redress scheme
In response to recent queries relating to redress, SCAI would like to clarify the following:
Inquiry Evidence indicates Foster Care ‘neglect, abuse and exploitation’ - Press Release
No part of Scotland was “immune” from abuse for children in Foster Care according to evidence gathered by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI).
Phase 8: “Residential accommodation for young offenders and children and young persons in need of care and protection” - further information announced
This announcement provides further information about a Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) future case study.
Phase 8: Residential accommodation for young offenders and children and young persons in need of care and protection
This announcement provides information about a Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) future case study.